Overview

For Surveying courses offered in Civil Engineering departments   This highly readable, best-selling text presents basic concepts and practical material in each of the areas fundamental to modern surveying (geomatics) practice. Its depth and breadth are ideal for self-study. Elementary Surveying, 14th Edition, is updated throughout to reflect the latest advances and technology.   Teaching and Learning Experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. It will help: Emphasise the Theory of Errors in Surveying Work: Common errors and mistakes are listed to remind students to exercise caution in their work. Use Strong Pedagogy Tools to Teach: Numerous worked example problems, figures, illustrations, and end-of-chapter problems help students apply concepts. Reflect the Latest Advances in Technology: To keep your course current and relevant, this edition covers the latest advancements in surveying technology.

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Author:   Charles Ghilani ,  Paul Wolf ,  Paul Wolf
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   14th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   1.445kg
ISBN:  

9781292060491

ISBN 10:   1292060492
Pages:   960
Publication Date:   23 April 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781292229171
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction 2 Units, Significant Figures, and Field Notes 3 Theory of Errors in Observations 4 Leveling-Theory, Methods, and Equipment 5 Leveling-Field Procedures and Computations 6 Distance Measurement 7 Angles, Azimuths, and Bearings 8 Total Station Instruments; Angle Observations 9 Traversing 10 Traverse Computations 11 Coordinate Geometry in Surveying Calculations 12 Area 13 Global Navigation Satellite Systems-Introduction and Principles of Operation 14 Global Navigation Satellite Systems-Static Surveys 15 Global Navigation Satellite System-Kinematic Surveys 16 Adjustments by Least Squares 17 Mapping Surveys 18 Mapping 19 Control Surveys and Geodetic Reductions 20 State Plane Coordinates and Other Map Projections 21 Boundary Surveys 22 Surveys of the Public Lands23 Construction Surveys 24 Horizontal Curves 25 Vertical Curves 26 Volumes 27 Photogrammetry 28 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

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